As a Border Force Officer in International Trade, you may be involved in the following types of activity:
- Operating customs controls at points of import/export to the UK, checking goods and consignments have the correct permissions and documentation across a range of International Trade/Customs regimes.
- Identifying and searching goods and vehicles to establish if a customs offence has been committed.
- Engaging with consignees, undertaking investigations, and making decisions on whether imports/exports can proceed or require further investigation.
- Undertaking post detection actions in respect of any irregularities found.
- Liaising with and managing enquiries from trade companies, other government departments and port operators to support and facilitate a smooth border crossing, ensuring goods can be processed promptly.
- Using law enforcement powers to arrest people, detain and seize goods involved in border offences, preserving evidence and liaising with other law enforcement partners.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
Due to the work we do and where we do it, Border Force teams can operate in sometimes difficult and dynamic environments. These are public facing law enforcement roles where the work is often fast-paced and changeable – our officers need to respond to challenges in a calm and professional manner.
You will receive full role-specific and personal safety training and you will have the support of a team (see below for further information).
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:
- The professional behaviours and personal integrity associated with a law enforcement organisation. This means acting ethically and with integrity, being able to take difficult decisions when they are needed, always doing the right thing, being impartial and honest.
- Demonstrable interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills and you enjoy working as part of a team.
- A genuine interest in people, an inquisitive, open mind and empathetic manner.
- The ability to be flexible, adaptable, and creative in solving problems and dealing with changing situations.
- The ability to confidently manage potentially difficult and challenging situations.
- Leadership potential or demonstrated leadership ability – this means role modelling professional behaviours, maintaining standards, making well-judged decisions, being motivated, adaptable to change and clear in your communication.
- An objective and analytical approach. Able to gather information from multiple sources, make a reasoned assessment and justify the resulting recommendation.
More Information
- Address LON,LON,LON, ,UK
- Salary Offer £28,000 - £29,400 GBP £28,000 - £29,400 Month
